241 homes in El Cajon
Homes for Sale in El Cajon, CA
About El Cajon, CA Real Estate
El Cajon is an East County city with diverse community. Features affordable housing, diverse dining, and access to mountain recreation.
Today, El Cajon has 241 homes for sale at a median price of $749,000, typically selling in about 33 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in El Cajon
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- 10Grossmont Middle College Highhigh school
- 9Fletcher Hills Elementaryelementary
- 8Fuerte Elementaryelementary
- 8Rancho San Diego Elementaryelementary
- 8Valhalla Highhigh school
- 8Vista Grande Elementaryelementary
Why Live in El Cajon?
- Affordable housing
- Diverse community
- Downtown revival
- Mountain access
Popular Neighborhoods in El Cajon
El Cajon Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$789K
↓ 2.6% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
0.1 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 241 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~33 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 42% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in El Cajon
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
41%
Homeowners
59%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
33,986 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $275K in value on average.
Price Reductions
105 listings have reduced their price
44% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.7% (~$50K)
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